Senior Planner

• Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver's License.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in Planning, Public Administration, Urban Geography, or a closely related field. A Master's Degree in one of the above fields is desirable.

• Four (4) years of professional planning experience, including a minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience. Applicant should have experience in current planning. This experience should consist of the preparation and supervision of staff reports, working knowledge of the specific plans process, and experience in design review.

• Principles and practices of municipal planning;
• Techniques used in the formulation and operation of the General Plan process;
• Federal, State, and local laws and regulations relating to planning;
• Principles of supervision, training, and budgeting;
• Effective leadership methods.

• Collect and analyze data and to develop complex plans and reports;
• Prepare and interpret ordinances and formulate land use policies;
• Work cooperatively and effectively on controversial matters with public and private officials and with members of the public;
• Prepare clear and concise reports;
• Train and supervise assigned staff;
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Strength: Medium work-lifting, carrying and/or pushing objects weighing up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds;
• Incumbent is required to attend periodic evening meetings;
• Incumbent is required to travel within and out of City to attend meetings;
• Good color perception.

SELECTION PROCESS

Interested applicants must submit a completed City of Clovis online employment application and supplemental questionnaire, no later than 4:30 p.m. on February 28, 2025, to the City of Clovis Personnel Office. Information regarding employment with the City of Clovis, the online employment application, and the supplemental questionnaire are available online at www.cityofclovis.com. For additional questions, you may contact Personnel at (559) 324-2725. Brief resumes are welcome as a supplement to the City's standard application form; however, the application form and supplemental questionnaire must be filled out completely to be considered. A resume only may not be submitted in lieu of a completed online employment application to be considered. Applicants may attach acceptable application attachments to their online employment application which include a DD Form 214, college/university degree diplomas, resume, and International Degree Accreditation documentation at the time of application submission. In exception of acceptable application attachments and a reasonable accommodation request applicants may not attach any additional documents to their online employment application or submit any other documents by email, mail, fax, or hand delivery. Veterans Preference Points may be provided if a DD Form 214 demonstrating qualifying service is attached to the online employment application at the time of application submission. Reasonable accommodation, when needed, for otherwise qualified candidates with disabilities, must be requested in writing and faxed to (559) 324-2865 at the time of application submission. Applicants will receive notification regarding the status of their application by email or phone once the applications have been processed and reviewed.

Applicants must meet each qualification for the position by the deadline date. All applications will be reviewed based on the necessary employment standards for the position. Those candidates who best meet the needs of the operations may be invited to participate in an oral examination that will be weighted 100%. Candidates receiving a passing score may be placed on an eligibility list for a period of up to one (1) year. Examinations and department interviews for the position will be administered in the City of Clovis. As determined by the City and at the City's expense, successful candidates shall be required to complete and pass a medical examination, a drug/alcohol screen, and a background investigation. Possession of a valid California Driver's License and a good driving record will be required prior to hire. Proof of citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S. will be required at the time of hire.

The examination may consist of questions relative to knowledge of principles and practices of municipal planning; techniques used in the formulation and operation of the General Plan process; Federal, State, and local laws and regulations relating to planning; principles of supervision, training, and budgeting; and effective leadership methods. The examination may also contain questions regarding the ability to collect and analyze data and to develop complex plans and reports; prepare and interpret ordinances and formulate land use policies; work cooperatively and effectively on controversial matters with public and private officials and with members of the public; prepare clear and concise reports; train and supervise assigned staff; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

This job flyer does not constitute a contract and its terms and conditions can change without notice.

THE CITY OF CLOVIS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER